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8 Firstbrook Close, Cardiff, CF23 9ER

1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Habitable rooms
5
From EPC
Floor area
79 m²
850 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 73
Council tax
Band E
Tenure
Owner Occupied
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Overview

About 8 Firstbrook Close

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

8 Firstbrook Close is a semi-detached house in Cardiff (CF23 9ER). It has a recorded floor area of 79 m² (around 850 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1991-1995 and council tax band E. The latest certificate (February 2026) shows a C (score 73). This certificate was lodged in the last six months, so the rating reflects current condition.

Untraded for 25 years, with the last transfer in February 2001. Only one transfer is on record with HM Land Registry, suggesting it has stayed in the same hands for a long time. Today's modelled estimate of £301,000 sits 216.8% above the 2001 sale of £95,000. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£112/sq ft) was about 54.1% below the postcode norm. One planning record on file: an extension approved in 2010. Past consents include an extension, meaningful when judging how the property has evolved.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

The EPC has just been inspected, so the rating reflects current condition.

Current Certificate
Feb 2026

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C73
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Average
CO2 Emissions
2.2 t/year
Occupancy
Owner Occupied

Certificate validity

Valid until 25 February 2036

9 years remaining
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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against 8 Firstbrook Close, Cardiff, CF23 9ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

8 Firstbrook Close has an approved single-storey extension on the planning record.

1 application on record at 8 Firstbrook Close, Cardiff, CF23 9ER

1decisions1extensions1documents2nearby
  1. Jun 2010
    ExtensionFull
    Outcome in report

    Extension: Single storey

    SINGLE STOREY KITCHEN/UTILITY/TOILET EXTENSION

    Documents
    1 doc on file
    Reference
    10/00805/E
    Full record in report

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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

8 Firstbrook Close's estimated value is more than triple its earliest registered sale price (2001).

Current estimate

£301,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables.

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Last sold (2001)

£95,000

Recorded with HM Land Registry.

Sales timeline

  1. 23 February 2001Most recent

    £95,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in CF23 9ER: £252,000 (2026–2017).

On the street

Versus other Firstbrook Close homes

Four headline reads against 11 similar houses on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Price per m² for 8 Firstbrook Close lags the street by a wide margin.

Price per m²

£1,203

Street avg £3,271

Strongly below

Floor Area

79 m²

Street avg 75 m²

Above

Habitable Rooms

5 rooms

Street avg 4 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

2.2 t/year

Street avg 3.1 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about 8 Firstbrook Close

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

Pick your report · from £14.99

One time fee only - money back guarantee

Preview of the full property report

The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
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Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Cardiff district page.
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Crime

169/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.2 km

Colchester Avenue — bus stop.

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FAQ

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